Linksys router rebuilt in Lego

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The case design of many routers can leave a lot to be desired, but you can do something about it if you have some Lego lying around.

Luke Anderson, a computer science student and big Lego fan, decided to re-house his Linksys WRT54GL in a Lego case with the resulting router looking of a much higher quality.

He designed the case using Mike’s Lego Computer Aided Design (MLCAD) which allows for the virtual modeling of Lego parts. He allowed for the existing LEDs, ports, and buttons, and also designed in air holes to keep the heat levels down.

Luckily for Luke the circuit board of the WRT54GL measured 160 x 144mm making it a very good fit for a Lego brick case which is multiples of 8mm. Two days after starting the project he had a finished router which retained the stackability of the original router too.

The total cost of the build was $60, which is $20 more than Luke paid for the router. But you can decide for yourself whether the finished look was worth it.